Wooden platform for Cong road show in Lucknow collapses; none injured

Lucknow : A major disaster was averted when a temporary wooden platform made on a truck for the Congress mega Road show collapsed here. Several...

Lucknow : A major disaster was averted when a temporary wooden platform made on a truck for the Congress mega Road show collapsed here. Several senior party leaders, including new UP state party president and CM face for the upcoming assembly election, Sheila Dikshit escaped unhurt. Sources said Ms Dikshit received minor bruises on her knee. The wooden platform broke down due to excessive load as several leaders stood on it.The incident occurred just near the airport from where the roadshow started. The entire Lucknow was choked due to the road show. It was after a long time that such enthusiasm was witnessed among the Congress workers in the state.